DAWSON, William, a Representative from Missouri; born in New Madrid, New Madrid
County, Mo., March 17, 1848; was graduated from Christian Brothers College,
St. Louis, Mo., in 1869; elected sheriff and collector of New Madrid County in
1870 and 1872; served as a member of the State house of representatives
1878-1884; elected as a Democrat to the Forty-ninth Congress (March 4,
1885-March 3, 1887); unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1886; engaged
in the land business in New Madrid, Mo.; served as clerk of the circuit court
of New Madrid County 1915-1927; died in New Madrid, Mo., October 12, 1929;
interment in Evergreen Cemetery.